Julius Jones

Julius Jones is a retired professional football player originally from Virginia. He spent seven seasons in the National Football League as a Running Back. Best known for his tenure with the Dallas Cowboys, he also spent time as a backfield piece for the Seattle Seahawks and the New Orleans Saints.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Julius Andre Maurice Jones was born on August 14, 1981, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, United States of America. The Running Back stands 178 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 94 kg.

He attended Powell Valley High School in his hometown. Following graduation, Jones committed to play for the University of Notre Dame, taking the field for the Fighting Irish from 1999 to 2001, and returning for a standout senior season in 2003, where he earned All-American honors.

Personal Life

He is the younger brother of former Pro Bowl NFL running back Thomas Jones. In 2006, Julius and Thomas made NFL history by becoming the first brothers to each rush for over 1,000 yards in the exact same season.

Professional Career

He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys during the 2004 NFL Draft. They picked him in round 2 and he was the 43rd overall selection.

During his professional career, he made an immediate impact in Dallas, earning a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2004. He spent four highly productive seasons as a primary ball carrier for the Cowboys. Following his time in Dallas, he signed with the Seattle Seahawks, where he played from 2008 to 2010.

He concluded his professional playing days with a brief stint representing the New Orleans Saints in 2010 before officially retiring.

Career Highlights:

• 2004 – PFWA All-Rookie Team
• 2003 – All-American